Fuel line between the tank and the fuel filter

USA car LHD left hand drive and 4.7L gas engine not the DIESEL right?
well there is only one way
easy for some and not for other
and not get a bath in fuel.
the service manual covers this.
I have books and the car WJ, grand. but is near same as commander.
OEM chapter 14
tank. gas (petrol ,and not diesel wG jeeps)
page 14-21 quoted
Two different procedures may be used to drain fuel tank: through the fuel fill fitting on tank, or using a diagnostic scan tool. (YOU DO NOT HAVE TOOL)
The quickest draining procedure involves removing the rubber fuel fill hose (3) from fuel tank fitting (7).



1. Release fuel system pressure.(PRESSURE IZED LINES GOING FRONT)
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Thoroughly clean area around fuel fill fitting (7) and rubber fuel fill hose (3) at rear of fuel tank (8).
4. Loosen clamp (9) at tank fitting (7) and disconnect rubber fuel fill hose at fuel tank fitting. Using an approved gas
holding tank, drain fuel tank through this fitting.
Loosen clamp (9) and disconnect rubber fill hose (3) at tank fitting (7).
2. At rear of tank, disconnect fuel pump module electrical jumper connector (5) from body connector (6).
3. At rear of tank, disconnect EVAP lines (2) and (3) from lines (1) and (4).
4. At front of tank, disconnect fuel and EVAP lines (9) and (10) from lines (11) and (12).
5. Support tank with a hydraulic jack.
6. Remove bolts (1) and (2) at right side of fuel tank.
7. Remove bolts (3) at left side of fuel tank.
8. Lower tank for removal.
9. If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove fuel pump module from tank. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Instal-
lation procedures

The FSM is clear on this. each hose and fitting must be air tight.
or the the car vents gas fumes full time, and the EVAP ECU tests
(monitor) make sure this all works.
you can just look at the left and right side above rear tires. and see
if your hands are small enough to fit here. Id bet not.
some mech, report, the tank can be tilted down at front (drained fuel)
and gain access.
keep in mind, you get fuel siphoning at any time. do not open the system, with fuel in the tank, and then drive to autozone,
i loosen the gas cap so that pressure can not build in tank.
expanding fuel can push fuel out , during a filter change. very
dangerous in a garage, and you gone.
it's just a vent hose, you can see, it and what needs to be done is really obvious. given you arms sides and lenght.
my fsm states, " TANK pull"

Removal & Installation

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure and disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Remove the fuel filler cap from the fuel tank.
   
3. Have a Class B fire extinguisher near the work area. Use a hand operated pump device to drain as much fuel through the fuel filler neck as possible.
   
4. Use a siphon to remove the remainder of the fuel in the tank by connecting the siphon to the fuel pump outlet fitting.
   CAUTION Never drain or store fuel in an open container because there is the possibility of a fire or an explosion.
   
5. Reinstall the fuel filler cap.
   
6. Remove the rear seat cushion from vehicle (if so equipped).
   
7. Disconnect the fuel pump motor connector and sending unit electrical connectors.
   
8. Disconnect the wire harness grommet and harness through the vehicle floor pan.
   
9. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
10. Remove the fuel filler hose clamp from the filler neck assembly.
    
11. Remove the fuel breather hose clamp from the filler neck assembly.
    
12. Remove the fuel filter inlet hose clamp and hose from the filter.
    NOTE A small amount of fuel may be released after the fuel hose is disconnected. In order to reduce the chance of personal injury, cover the fitting to be disconnected with a shop towel.
    
13. Remove the fuel vapor clamp and hose, and fuel return hose clamps and hose from the respective fuel lines.
    
14. Using a suitable transaxle jack, support the fuel tank.
    
15. Remove the fuel tank retaining bolts and lower the tank.
    

To install:

1. Reconnect all fuel hoses, lines and the fuel breather hose to the fuel tank.
   
2. Place the fuel tank in its proper space using the transaxle jack, Install the fuel tank retaining bolts.
   
3. Remove the transaxle jack.
   
4. Reconnect all fuel hoses, lines and the fuel breather hose to the fuel tank.
   
5. Install the fuel breather hose and hose clamp to the filler neck assembly.
   
6. Install the fuel vapor hose and hose clamps. Install the fuel return hose and hose clamp to the respective fuel lines.
   
7. Install the fuel filter inlet hose and hose clamp to the filter.
   
8. Lower the vehicle. Install the wire harness and grommet through the vehicle floor pan.
   
9. Connect the fuel pump motor and the sending unit connectors.
   
10. Install the rear seat cushion. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
    

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Best to do this in a well vented area because of the fire hazard, so that the gas fumes don't accumulate.
1) Disconnect battery negative cable.2) Jack up car and support on safety Jack stands3) Siphon gas out of tank4) Remove three rubber hoses on rear of tank. These are used for gas fill up; remove hose clamps and disconnect.5) Remove three hoses from front of tank; these hoses go from the fuel pump to the engine. You'll need special fuel line wrenches for this.6) Disconnect two connectors at the front of the tank.7) Remove two bolts that hold the exhaust pipe heat shield. You'll want to use penetrating oil on these; they will be corroded.8) Support tank with a floor jack. Remove the bolts which hold the tank in place. Pivot the tank on the exhaust, tilt and slide out.9) The gas hoses are taped to the tank. Remove the hoses. The fuel pump plate has about 12 screws around it. Remove the screws. Lift the plate out. The fuel pump is retained with one screw. Remove the screw. Filter is retained with a clip; remove it.10) Get your new fuel pump ($250), the rubber gasket for the fuel pump plate, and new filter ($5). Compare the pump with the old one; it must be the exact lenght. I had to go to two different auto parts stores before I got the right one.Installation is opposite of above. Good luck!Fuel pump is not too tough. First, get a Haynes or Chilton manual for reference (about $14).Best to do this outdoors, so that the gas fumes don't accumate. If I recall correctly:1) Disconnect battery2) Jack up car3) Siphon gas out of tank4) Remove three rubber hoses on rear of tank. These are used for gas fill up; remove hose clamps and disconnect.5) Remove three hoses from front of tank; these hoses go from the fuel pump to the engine. You'll need special fuel line wrenches for this.6) Disconnect two connectors at the front of the tank.7) Remove two bolts that hold the exhaust pipe heat shield. You'll want to use penetrating oil on these; they will be corroded.8) Support tank with a floor jack. Remove the bolts which hold the tank in place. Pivot the tank on the exhaust, tilt and slide out.9) The gas hoses are taped to the tank. Remove the hoses. The fuel pump plate has about 12 screws around it. Remove the screws. Lift the plate out. The fuel pump is retained with one screw. Remove the screw. Filter is retained with a clip; remove it.10) Get your new fuel pump ($250), the rubber gasket for the fuel pump plate, and new filter ($5). Compare the pump with the old one; it must be the exact lenght. I had to go to two different auto parts stores before I got the right one.Installation is opposite of above. Good luck!


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Instructions

• Locate the fuse panel under the hood of your vehicle, then open it and remove the fuel pump fuse with your hands.
• 2Start your car and allow the fuel system to depressurize by allowing the car to idle until the engine dies.
  
• 3
  
• Reinstall the fuse, then disconnect the battery with a ratchet and socket. Drain the gas from the gas tank with a siphoning kit.
  
• 4Remove the back seat by unbolting the base with a ratchet and socket and lifting the seat out with your hands. The bolts are located on either side of the seat near the base. You will also need the assistance of another person to lift the seat out safely.
  
• 5Remove the wiring harness by gently pulling it from the connector, and detach the rubber grommet with a flat head screwdriver. Unbolt the fuel tank cover with a ratchet and socket, remove it with your hands, pull the wires through the grommet, detach the fuel line hoses with a fuel-line disconnect tool, and lift the hoses out. Cap the hoses with rubber hose plugs.
  
• 6Reach directly into the gas tank, then remove the fuel filter using two adjustable wrenches, placing one on either side of the fuel filter. You will recognize the fuel filter by its filtering paper cartridges.
  
• 7Install the new filter, then follow the previous steps in reverse to complete the installation. Refill your gas take when finished.
  

Fuel Filter REMOVAL & INSTALLATION CAUTION
Never smoke when working around gasoline! Avoid all sources of sparks or ignition. Gasoline vapors are EXTREMELY volatile! All 1989–93 Gasoline Engines and 1994–96 2.5L Engines The fuel filter is located in the fuel line on the inside of the left frame rail, just ahead of the crossmember. Fig. 1: Fuel filter location for gasoline engines

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure as described in Section 5.
2. Unfasten the filter retaining screw and remove the filter from the frame rail.
3. Wrap a shop towel around the hose connections to catch fuel spillage. Loosen the fuel hose clamps and disconnect the hoses from the filter.
4. Remove the old fuel filter and replace it with a new one.
5. Connect the fuel hoses and tighten the hose clamps. Position the filter on the frame rail and tighten the retaining screw to 75 inch lbs. (8 Nm).

1994–96 Gasoline Engines — Except 2.5L The fuel filter is integrated into the fuel pressure regulator which is mounted in the fuel tank. This unit is not controlled by the PCM or engine vacuum. It is calibrated to deliver approximately 35–45 psi (241–310 kPa) of fuel pressure to the injectors. If the pressure exceeds the maximum of the specified range, an internal diaphragm closes to route fuel back into the fuel tank. This system eliminates the need for conventional return lines from the engine bay and accounts for the name of the "Returnless'' fuel injection system employed in these vehicles. NOTE: Fuel tank removal is required for this procedure. Also needed will be external snapring pliers and proper hose clamp pliers, such as No. C-4124 pliers (available through Plymouth/Dodge dealers), or equivalent.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure as described in Section 5. Fig. 2: With the fuel tank removed, twist and pull the fuel filter/regulator for removal from the rubber mounting grommet
   
   
2. Drain the fuel tank and remove the tank.
3. Remove the fuel filter/regulator (which is pressed into a rubber grommet) by twisting and pulling it straight up. Fig. 3: Use snapring pliers to remove the retainer securing the cover tube to the base of the filter/regulator
   
   
4. Remove the snapring retaining the cover tube, then slide it down to reveal the clear plastic fuel tube and its retaining clamp. Fig. 4: Cut off the old tube clamp without damaging the plastic fuel tube
   
   
5. Gently cut off the old clamp without damaging the tube, then discard the clamp.
6. Carefully pull the tube off, then remove the filter/regulator from the fuel pump module. To install:
   
7. Install a new clamp over the plastic fuel tube and attach it loosely to the filter/regulator. Rotate the unit in the line until it is pointed to the driver's side of the vehicle.
8. Tighten the clamp using hose clamp pliers such as No. C-4124 (available through the Plymouth/Dodge dealer). NOTE: Do not use conventional side cutters to tighten the clamp.
   
9. Slide the cover tube up to the bottom of the filter/regulator and install the snapring.
10. Carefully press the assembly back into the rubber grommet by hand. It should be pointed to the driver's side of the vehicle.
11. Install the fuel tank.

Fuel Filter for 5.2 L Removal & Installation To Remove:


NOTE: The combination fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator is located on the top of the fuel pump module.

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • The fuel tank
   • Any debris around the filter/regulator to prevent contaminants from entering the pump module
   • The fuel filter/regulator from its rubber grommet by twisting and pulling straight up CAUTION
     To prevent damage to the coiled fuel line, ensure the filter/regulator is not more than three inches from the fuel pump module.
     
     
     
   • The old fuel line clamp, by carefully cutting it ensuring not to damage the plastic fuel line (discard the clamp)
   • The plastic fuel line from the filter/regulator by gently pulling downward
   • The filter/regulator from the fuel pump module

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • A new clamp over the plastic fuel line
   • The filter/regulator to the fuel line NOTE: Rotate the filter/regulator in the fuel line until it is points toward the front of the tank.
     
   • The line clamp to the fuel line using special Hose Clamp Pliers number C-4124 NOTE: Do not use conventional side cutters to tighten this type of clamp.
     
   • The filter/regulator into the rubber grommet, pressing by hand
2. Rotate the filter/regulator until it points towards the front of the vehicle.
3. Install the fuel tank.
4. Check for fuel leaks.

instructions

Things You'll Need:
Fuel-line disconnect tool
Rag
New gasket
New fuel pump
Flat head screwdriver
Ratchet and socket
The assistance of a friend (only when you are ready to remove the back seat)
Rubber hose plugs
Two adjustable wrenches
1

Locate the fuse panel under the hood of your vehicle, then open it and remove the fuel pump fuse with your hands.
2

Start your car and allow the fuel system to depressurize by allowing the car to idle until the engine dies.
3

Reinstall the fuse, then disconnect the battery with a ratchet and socket. Drain the gas from the gas tank with a siphoning kit.
4

Remove the back seat by unbolting the base with a ratchet and socket and lifting the seat out with your hands. The bolts are located on either side of the seat near the base. You will also need the assistance of another person to lift the seat out safely.
5

Remove the wiring harness by gently pulling it from the connector, and detach the rubber grommet with a flat head screwdriver. Unbolt the fuel tank cover with a ratchet and socket, remove it with your hands, pull the wires through the grommet, detach the fuel line hoses with a fuel-line disconnect tool, and lift the hoses out. Cap the hoses with rubber hose plugs.
6

Reach directly into the gas tank, then remove the fuel filter using two adjustable wrenches, placing one on either side of the fuel filter. You will recognize the fuel filter by its filtering paper cartridges.
7

Install the new filter, then follow the previous steps in reverse to complete the installation. Refill your gas take when finished

Here ya go! Please don't forget to rate!

NOTE: A combination fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator is used on all engines. It is located on the top of the fuel pump module.
To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Drain and remove fuel tank.
3. Clean area around filter/regulator to prevent contaminants from entering pump module.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Fuel filter/regulator by twisting and pulling up CAUTION
     Do not pull filter/regulator more than three inches from fuel pump module.
     
   • Old fuel tube clamp by gently cutting clamp, taking care not to damage fuel tube
   • Plastic fuel tube from filter/regulator by gently pulling downward
   • Filter/regulator from fuel pump module

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • New clamp over plastic fuel tube
   • Filter/regulator to fuel tube by rotating filter/regulator in fuel tube until it is pointed towards front of tank
   • Line clamp to fuel line using special hose clamp pliers (number c-4124 or equivalent)
   • Filter/regulator (pressing by hand) into rubber grommet
2. Rotate filter/regulator until pointed towards front of vehicle
3. Install fuel tank.
4. Check for fuel leaks.

You want to be very careful not to make any sparks while working on this. The obvious is smoking, banging metal tools around, etc. keep cell phones AWAY from the area. Pick up some rubber fuel line from the parts store. Be prepared for some gas leakage, have a plastic pan under the leak. Disconnect the line at the tank, have a piece of new hose ready to push on over the line to as close to the tank as you can, have the end away from the tank plugged up temporarily with a pencil or something that fits snug in it, then remove the rubber hose on the filter, and connect new line from tank to filter, check for leaks, hopefully it is the rubber line you replaced, or the end of the metal line, so the new hose will hopefully cover the corroded leaking area. Clamp and Dry off area and see if you can spot any leaks.

Some fuel tanks have a drain **** that will allow you to drain all of the gas neatly. If you have a drain ****, it will be located at the lowest point on the tank. Loosen the valve and allow the gas to completely drain.
If your tank has no drain ****, you'll have to drain it by removing one of the fuel lines. The rubber hose that exits the tank at its lowest point will drain the tank fully. It will either be connected to an electric fuel pump, fuel filter, or to a hard fuel line that goes to the front of the car. Loosen the clamp on the end of the line that connects to the gas tank. Pull the hose off and allow the gas to run out of the tank into your container until it is drained completely.